Technician III, Facilities

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

About The Position

Denver Health is recruiting a mission-driven Technician III, Facilities to support its Engineering Operations department. Under minimal supervision, this position performs preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, maintenance work orders, and Environment of Care (EOC) and Life Safety (LS) rounds. The goal is to keep the facility and surrounding campus in constant survey readiness. Duties are assigned based on primary geographic location; some positions may not require driving a Denver Health vehicle.

Requirements

Five years of experience in one or more of the following: maintenance, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or paint shop.
Colorado Class R driver's license.
Basic understanding of the Elements of Performance for the EOC and LS sections of The Joint Commission Standards.
Knowledge and proper use of infection and dust control and Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM).
Basic knowledge of hand tools, equipment, and machinery used for maintenance technician tasks.
Ability to read and understand blueprints.
Exceptional customer service and communication skills to promote positive relations with patients, visitors, and staff.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and sometimes stressful environment, with flexibility and the ability to learn quickly.
Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple and frequently changing priorities.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily EOC and LS walks in assigned areas to identify areas for improvement.
Make repairs to ensure assigned areas meet EOC and LS standards.
Perform routine and emergency repairs and preventive maintenance on hospital buildings, community clinics, equipment, furnishings, fixtures, and grounds.
Maintain and repair floor, wall, and ceiling coverings, including tiles, carpeting, paint, and signs.
Provide general assistance to skilled tradespeople, including mechanics, electricians, carpenters, plumbers, and painters.
Remove and replace duplex outlets and switches; maintain and service lighting, bulbs, and ballasts.
Service plumbing fixtures, faucets, toilets, and drains.
Perform basic carpentry, including hanging shelves, repairing doors, locks, and drawers, and cutting and installing ceiling tiles.
Follow hospital and department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, environmental and infection control, and safety requirements, and comply with accreditation and regulatory codes.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick time, and seven holidays.
100% paid parental leave for up to six weeks.
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Employer-paid disability and life insurance.
Well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center and the RESTORE Center.
Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
Childcare discount programs and discounts on brands, travel, and other perks.
Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center.
Career advancement pathways and a professional clinical advancement program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, free student loan coaching, and assistance navigating the PSLF program.
Eligibility for National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps programs.